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They had a swappable demonstration a couple years ago and the model s supports it. Main issue is a social issue - people like to have ownership of their own ba
by fossuser 10y ago
They had a swappable demonstration a couple years ago and the model s supports it.
Main issue is a social issue - people like to have ownership of their own battery pack.
- IanCal 10y agoPerhaps less of an issue with trucks? I expect in that situation it'd be decided much more on economics than personal freedom.
- jessriedel 10y ago> They had a swappable demonstration a couple years ago and the model s supports it. This was basically a ploy to get government dollars. The tax rebate per vehicle was partially determined by capabilities the car had theoretically, even if they weren't deployed in a useful manner. http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2015/0312/Tesla-battery-swapping-useful-service-or-tax-credit-ploy http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2015/0312/Tesla-ba... http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-tesla-battery-swap-harris-ranch-20150310-story.html http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-tesla-battery... > Main issue is a social issue - people like to have ownership of their own battery pack. What's the evidence for this? People have no trouble with propane tanks they don't own for gas grills.
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- hwillis 10y agoAs in Tesla didn't want to store and insure tons of batteries, especially because their current limiting production factor is batteries. Every battery that can be swapped is one that isn't being used in a car.
- greglindahl 10y agoThere's no evidence about Tesla owners and battery pack ownership -- Tesla has never offered anything but purchase or lease of the entire car.